lonbordin Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) I have two videos of me at today's NASTAR races. Your constructive criticism is welcome. Some important notes: -I don't take a tighter line over the gates as this is a VERY busy NASTAR day here at Paoli and the snow was softening in the sun. I cut over the gates and they'll come out... no one is happy. I'm the only knuckle-dragger and I like to build our images with the skiers. -I saw the first video and realized I was laying back. I tried staying forward the second run with a .62 reduction in time. -The videos were shot by my 13 yr old. What a great kid. :) 26.12 time-https://plus.google.com/u/0/104197080966614807007/posts/ALTjPTsARhK 25.50 time-https://plus.google.com/u/0/104197080966614807007/posts/WKiQqK3ppwm BTW- The temps came up to slightly above freezing with much sunshine but the course held together quite well today. Edited January 27, 2013 by lonbordin more info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Incoming.....(envision sound of V1 rocket). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Incoming.....(envision sound of V1 rocket). In case you, like me*, did not know that sound: *I'm not THAT old Beckmann. ;) Thank you for your response! Mine to you will sound more like this I'll wager: http://www.soundsnap.com/ping_pong_ball_bouncing_away_4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Pretty nice hill for Indiana. Dave, what kind of boots are you using? I like more forward flex than most as it allows me to get lower. When I put a softer tongue in my Strato Pros my times showed a significant improvement. That may not be the solution for others but it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Pretty nice hill for Indiana. Dave, what kind of boots are you using? I like more forward flex than most as it allows me to get lower. When I put a softer tongue in my Strato Pros my times showed a significant improvement. That may not be the solution for others but it works for me. Pat-I'm running the DeeLuxe Indy's with the stiffer tongue and BTS with the stiffer red springs. I'm 6'4" and 245 so I chose the stiffer setup . I'd like to try the less stiff springs... maybe I should get some. One thing I should mention is when I had the weak RAB setup the tongue would crush my instep on my rear foot. Probably need to find a happy medium. Thanks! Edited January 29, 2013 by lonbordin Instep crushing info. added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaynard Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I agree, looks like a fun hill. Can't seem to make the video's work though. Dave, can you send me your vid's so I can take a look and critique? Smaynard 06339 at yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 OK! The inimitable Beckmann AG and I have engaged in a correspondence which has resulted in fruit. (i.e. I make mistakes.) Long story short, in my haste to setup my equipment this season I mistakenly left out my binding toe and heel riser pads. Unfortunately they are missing/not to be found/must buy some more at this point. :( This left me running flat which puts my front knee way off center (towards toe side) and puts much pressure on my rear ankle. This also results in much tension in my lower half... all of which I attributed to being rusty/getting old. I've changed my setup to my old OS1's until I can get some large riser pads. (I'm saving up for those TD3's) I was able to get a couple hours on the slope last night freeriding with my "new" setup in very marginal conditions. Quite the difference! Hoping snowmaking doesn't cancel Friday night NASTAR but boy do we need the snow after all the rain! Looking forward to the weekend and getting more video. (Paoli's lighting makes night video near impossible.) I've posted the videos to YouTube. Run one-http://youtu.be/ZLRM7oBgiow Run two-http://youtu.be/Ob8JThwiSTQ Thanks again for everyone's input. Special thanks to Erik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I was back out today resisting gravity's awesome power, unsuccessfully. ;) Yellow course: Blue course: As always your insights are appreciated. PS- I do this as there is NO other hardbooter at my hill to ask... none. To get better I'm well aware I need input, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboarderdude Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 lookin' good for racing on a nastar course! come over to hidden valley some weekend, harmless and I race there. like ya said, its nice to have another hardbooter be able to critique you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 When does Hidden Valley close for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboarderdude Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 When does Hidden Valley close for the season? They say mid-march, but given the history my guess is the first week of march. looking at the weather, today was probably the last day they will be able to use the start house this year. However: ski team announced a true comp next weekend, gs on saturday and sl on sunday. $10 for 2 runs, medals and ca$h prizes. should be a great event from what I'm hearing, hope you can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 They say mid-march, but given the history my guess is the first week of march. looking at the weather, today was probably the last day they will be able to use the start house this year.However: ski team announced a true comp next weekend, gs on saturday and sl on sunday. $10 for 2 runs, medals and ca$h prizes. should be a great event from what I'm hearing, hope you can make it. Bummer... I'm out of town due to work. Let me know if they have any later races. Think cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboarderdude Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I will, but this is the first true race in 3 years sooo... I'll let ya know about the next one! on the other hand, hearing rumors about REAL snow next weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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